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Kentucky-Lake
is located in the southern portion of the state on the Tennessee border. It's a major navigable reservoir created along the Tennessee River in 1944 by the building of the Kentucky Dam. Kentucky Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world and the largest lake by surface area in the U.S., east of the Mississippi River. (Though it's not the largest by volume; Lake Cumberland holds that distinction). The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is a scenic region that's situated in the states of Kentucky and Tennessee between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, so the entire region is a vacation paradise. Kentucky Lake is considered by many to be "the nation's best kept secret." The outdoor activities are endless; fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, golf, wildlife viewing, camping, disc golf, scenic drives and more. Even if you're not athletically inclined, there's plenty to do; antique shopping, visiting amusement parks and water parks, museums and art galleries, live shows and theaters. For history buffs, the Civil War is brought to life at Fort Donelson and Fort Heiman. Nineteenth-century life is portrayed at Homeplace 1850 at Land Between the Lakes, or you can explore the iron ore industry at Center Furnace and the Great Western Furnace. For accommodations, Kentucky Lake offers lakeside cabins and cottages, plush resorts, hotels and motels and quaint bed and breakfast inns.
Surrounding areas: Lake Barkley, Kentucky (7.7 mi), Aurora, Kentucky (7.9 mi), Grand Rivers, Kentucky (8.6 mi), Benton, Kentucky (9.9 mi), Gilbertsville, Kentucky (11.6 mi), Eddyville, Kentucky (15.2 mi), Cadiz, Kentucky (18.9 mi)
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Kentucky Lake Vacation Rentals
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Kentucky Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn | 75 Campbell Dr | Calvert City, KY | 2.9 mi. | (270) 395-7162 | | Ky Barkley Lakes Inn | I-24 Exit 31 | Grand Rivers, KY | 8.6 mi. | (270) 928-2700 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 173 Carroll Rd | Benton, KY | 9.7 mi. | (270) 527-5300 | | Kenlake State Resort Park | Rt 1 | Hardin, KY | 10.8 mi. | (800) 325-0143 | | Travelers Motel | Hwy 641 | Suwanee, KY | 11.2 mi. | (270) 388-7241 | | Inn By The Lake | 2184 US 62 | Gilbertsville, KY | 11.6 mi. | (270) 362-4278 | | Ken Bar Inn | Hwy 641 | Gilbertsville, KY | 11.6 mi. | (270) 362-8652 | | Days Inn | 139 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 12.0 mi. | (270) 388-5420 | | Hampton Inn | 62 Days Inn Dr | Kuttawa, KY | 12.0 mi. | (270) 388-5777 | | Relax Inn | Rt 2 | Kuttawa, KY | 12.0 mi. | (270) 388-2285 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1017 Dover Rd | Grand Rivers, KY | 13.6 mi. | (270) 928-2740 | | Fox Fire Motor Inn | US 62 & I-24 | Calvert City, KY | 13.9 mi. | (270) 395-7162 | | Country Hearth Inn | 120 Funway | Eddyville, KY | 15.2 mi. | (270) 388-4535 | | Eddy Creek Resort | Hwy 93 | Eddyville, KY | 15.2 mi. | (270) 388-2271 | | Holiday Hills Resort | Rt 1 | Eddyville, KY | 15.2 mi. | (270) 388-7236 | | Twin Tiki Motel | Hwy 62 & 641 | Eddyville, KY | 15.2 mi. | (270) 388-2281 | | Aldray Motel | Hwy 68 E | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 522-9953 | | Goodnite Motel | US Hwy 68 E | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 522-3213 | | Goodnite Motel | | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 522-3213 | | Holiday Inn Express | 153 Brondbent Blvd | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 522-3700 | | Lake Barkley State Resort Park | | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 924-1131 | | Super Eight Motel | 154 Hospitality Ln | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (270) 522-7007 | | Vacation Club International | | Cadiz, KY | 18.9 mi. | (502) 984-5817 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1504 N 12th St | Murray, KY | 19.1 mi. | (270) 759-4449 | | Amerihost Inn | 1210 N 12th St | Murray, KY | 19.5 mi. | (270) 759-5910 | | Days Inn - Murray Ky | 517 S 12th St | Murray, KY | 20.2 mi. | (270) 753-6706 | | Best Western Racer Inn | Hwy 641 S | Murray, KY | 20.7 mi. | (270) 753-5986 | | Shoney's Inn | Hwy 641 N | Murray, KY | 20.7 mi. | (270) 753-5353 | | Mayfair Furnished Apartment | 6600 Benton Rd | Paducah, KY | 20.8 mi. | (270) 898-7146 | | Princeton Pkwy Inn | 112 Hwy 62 W | Princeton, KY | 22.3 mi. | (270) 365-2001 | | Stratton Inn | Hwy 91 N & W Ky Pkwy | Princeton, KY | 22.3 mi. | (270) 365-2828 | | Knights Inn | 1379 Irvin Cobb | Paducah, KY | 26.4 mi. | (270) 442-1133 | | Quality Inn | 1350 Irvin Cobb Dr | Paducah, KY | 26.5 mi. | (270) 443-8751 | | Baymont Inn Paducah | 5300 Old Cairo Rd | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 443-4343 | | Comfort Inn | 5106 Old Cairo Rd | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 442-1616 | | Comfort Suites Of Paducah | 135 Mcbride Ln | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 442-2080 | | Comfort Suites | 2880 James Sanders Blvd | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 442-2080 | | Country Inn & Suites | 145 Mcbride Ln | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 442-2201 | | Drury Suites Paducah | 2930 James-Sanders Blvd | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 441-0024 | | JR's Executive Inn | One Executive Blvd | Paducah, KY | 27.0 mi. | (270) 443-8000 |
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Kentucky Lake Weather & Climate
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Southwestern Kentucky has a four-season climate with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The climate classification is humid subtropical. The greatest rainfall occurs in the winter and early spring, especially March. September and October are the driest months due to the higher frequency of slow-moving, high-pressure systems. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Average annual precipitation is 49 inches and snowfall ranges from 4 to 10 inches. Snow cover rarely lasts for more than a few days, although it is occasionally hit by major snowstorms. This area is also prone to freezing rain and ice storms. Other severe storms, such as tornadoes are possible, but infrequent in southwestern Kentucky. When they do occur, however, it's usually west of the Cumberland Plateau.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
24°F |
3.80 in. |
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| February |
49°F |
28°F |
4.48 in. |
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| March |
59°F |
37°F |
4.60 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
45°F |
4.40 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
55°F |
5.07 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
63°F |
4.22 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
67°F |
4.03 in. |
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| August |
88°F |
65°F |
3.17 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
58°F |
3.50 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
47°F |
3.26 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
37°F |
4.86 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
29°F |
4.69 in. |
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Kentucky Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located about 18 miles southwest of Kentucky Lake in Murray, Kentucky, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located approximately 35 miles northwest of Kentucky Lake in Paducah, Kentucky, Outlaw Field (CKV) located roughly 46 miles southeast of Kentucky Lake in Clarksville, Tennessee, and finally the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located around 75 miles northwest of Kentucky Lake in Marion, Illinois.
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Kentucky Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Millsprings Amusement Park | Paducah | KY | 27.0 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 66.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 15.2 mi. | | | Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 92.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Kerry Landing Golf Course | Benton | KY | 10.0 mi. | | | Kenlake State Resort Park | Hardin | KY | 10.9 mi. | | | Calvert City Golf & Country Club | Calvert City | KY | 13.7 mi. | | | Arrowhead Golf Club | Cadiz | KY | 19.2 mi. | | | Frances E Miller Memorial Golf Course | Murray | KY | 20.6 mi. | | | Sullivans Par 3 | Murray | KY | 20.6 mi. | | | Midtown Golf Course | Paducah | KY | 26.9 mi. | | | Paxton Park Golf Course | Paducah | KY | 26.9 mi. | | | Mayfield Golf & Country Club | Mayfield | KY | 27.1 mi. | | | South Highland Country Club | Mayfield | KY | 27.1 mi. | | | Mt Pleasant Country Club | Mount Pleasant | TN | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Kentucky Dam Village State Park | | KY | 9.9 mi. | | | Kenlake State Park | | KY | 10.7 mi. | | | Lake Barkley State Park | | KY | 14.6 mi. | | | Paris Landing State Park | | TN | 32.0 mi. | | | Fort Massac State Park | | IL | 32.8 mi. | | | Cave-In-Rock State Park | | IL | 39.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Boyscout Museum | Murray | KY | 20.7 mi. | (Children's) | | National Quilt Museum | Paducah | KY | 27.0 mi. | (Art) | | Obion County Museum | Union City | TN | 58.4 mi. | (History) |
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